Kota Kinabalu: A closer look at the Christmas decorations on display or on sale at stores across the state will indicate why China remains the world’s number one manufacturer of almost anything under the sun.
SILO mindset and practices hurt. When Alex Yee started the turtle hatchery in Libaran Island in 2013 at the asking and technical inputs from the Wildlife Department, it turned out to be a silo operation, a lone vanguard in chase of a transcendental cause.
Reaching out to a village chief for support, he found not only rejection but also literally obstruction – a classic silo mindset. Reaching out to the Sandakan local authority to clear a kilometre long turtle nesting beach buried under a mountain of garbage, he was also rejected, another silo mindset.
One day, a few years later, he sounded his intention to quit but changed his mind when a lone journalist and supporter reminded him of Vince Lombardi’s famous quote: “Winners never quit, quitters never win”.
POOLING the interest and strength of everybody can do wonders. Pooling power works also in sea turtle conservation, even though turtles are not a preoccupation of the human race.
‘RING of Music’ is not likely to ring a bell – unlike Lord of Rings’ epic high fantasy adventures. But to literally put three top musicians in the ring surrounded by 200 zealous music buffs drew applause after applause!
Instead of stage upfront, violinist Yap Ling, British oboist Mark Radcliffe pianist Grace Lee, literally took centre stage at the Kian Kok High School Hall concert last Wednesday night.
Greek amphitheatre style stage setting
Organising Chairman architect, Cheong Kok Ann, conceded that he is a secret admirer of the ancient Greek / Roman amphitheatre design, known for its ‘mystery acoustics’ attributed to a purported ‘stunning example of ancient Greek sound engineering’